December 8, 2021
Day 2: Clare to Mt Bryan East Hut
Crosswinds - My Bike Does Not Sail
Wow. What a day. I am going to keep it short because, quite frankly I am pooped and doing this on the moby just cannot do the day I have had justice.
Yes, it has been a hard 100k and I didn't quite make it to Hallet, but I think my plan B will work out just as well, if not better.
Stunning scenery. Big vistas. Some big climbs. Some awesome descents 😂 Some hairy moments...and zero people. Not a soul. Except for some farm grain lorry that passed me by.
I can smell the Flinders. Or rather there is a plant that grows up by Moonarie, a place I climb at when I can, and it has a distinctive and pungent ganja aroma when you brush past it or when it is hot. Today it was wafting, unless there was something else going on 😂
There was a moment when I almost took a shortcut due to a looming knee issue. I didn't...and I am so glad. I would have missed some stunning scenery and riding.
My knee is giving me some grief. I hope I can just cycle through it...as you sometimes can with these things. Anyway, I waffled around in Burra, took a tablet, had a coffee and cake and set off...and seemed fine. So when it came to decision time I just decided to go for it. I'll see if it comes back to bite me tomorrow.
God I want some chocolate! Wow...I have managed to waffle on! Just a pic and then I am done. I will add some more later 🙏
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Today's ride: 100 km (62 miles)
Total: 225 km (140 miles)
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